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The RIPPLE Practice™ is a presence-based way of living, making, and connecting.

It’s not a productivity tool or a creative technique. It’s a way of paying attention—to what’s stirring within you, and to how you move through the world.

Sometimes it shows up as art. Sometimes as writing. Sometimes as conversation, or a quiet act of kindness.

The form is not the point.

The attention is.

This practice isn’t just for artists. It’s for anyone seeking a way to reconnect with themselves, quiet the inner critic, and move through life with greater intention.

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People often come to this practice feeling disconnected—from their creativity, from their voice, from themselves.

Over time, the practice helps people remember that perfection isn’t required to show up, that presence matters more than the outcome, and that small, intentional acts can shift how we relate to ourselves and others. That we already have something of value to offer, exactly as we are. 

The most important ripple isn’t the one that reaches outward. It’s the one that happens inside—when you realize you can trust your own voice, your own marks, your own way of being.

The RIPPLE Framework

  • A stylized black and white letter R with horizontal lines on the left side, divided by a vertical line, with the word REFLECT in blue across the middle.

    Noticing what you're carrying

  • Black and white sketch of a fingerprint scanner with the word 'IDENTIFY' in blue to the right.

    Naming resistance without judgment

  • Play button with black and white polka dot design and the word 'PLAY' in blue text.

    Allowing curiosity back into your creativity

  • A black and white stylized flower with a heart-shaped petal and the word 'PERSONALIZE' in blue across the middle.

    Making something your own

  • A line drawing of a glass with a plant inside it, accompanied by the text "LET GO" in blue.

    Releasing attachment to outcome

  • Black circular brush stroke with the word 'EMBRACE' in blue capital letters in the center.

    Trusting what emerges when it does

These aren’t steps to follow in order. They’re movements you return to, again and again, as the practice deepens.

Some people find the framework helpful. Others never think about it again. Both are valid.

The RIPPLE Practice™ isn't something to follow correctly—it's something you return to, in your own way, over time.

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This practice takes different forms for different people. For me, it shows up as:

The form shifts. The attention beneath it stays steady.

If you’d like a gentle entry point, I’ve created a short video and a free workbook you can explore at your own pace.

Over time, I noticed a rhythm in how this practice tends to move. I recorded the video below as a way to name that rhythm for people who appreciate structure or want a gentle place to begin.

It’s not a prescription, and it’s not required. It’s simply one lens into the work.

This free workbook is a companion for anyone who’s ever felt creatively stuck, hesitant to start, or unsure how to reconnect with themselves.

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The RIPPLE Practice™ deepens in community

If you’d like to explore it alongside others, there are a few ways in:

Free

  • Essays — personal reflections on noticing, courage, and integration

  • The Ripple Station™ — take and gift a token in Los Altos

Paid